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Week 7 run 3

I completed week 7 this morning. After a bad run on Tuesday (run 2) due to the heat and not feeling the run I wasn't really looking forward to this run. I have...

I completed week 7 this morning. After a bad run on Tuesday (run 2) due to the h...

EThomas

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 7 run 2

Just completed this, amazing, keeping control of breath better, recovery after hills easier, ran a bit faster in last 5 mins but feel guilty in last minute as...

Just completed this, amazing, keeping control of breath better, recovery after h...

Hanzy

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3

Just got in from the final run, feeling really chuffed. Set my Nike app for 5k, took 34mins 10secs, so going to try to get the time down, now I know I can do...

Just got in from the final run, feeling really chuffed. Set my Nike app for 5k, ...

Patsyboy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Guess Who's Back.......?🏃‍♀️🤣

After a terrible W7 R2 on Tuesday I was dreading today. I read all the messages of support ...a "MASSIVE THANK YOU" to you guys...I am back feeling positive...

After a terrible W7 R2 on Tuesday I was dreading today. I read all the messages ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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C25K WK6 R1 ✅

This was trickier than I thought it was going to be but I anticipated that from the comments on here so I just took it really slowly. Had to wear an extra...

This was trickier than I thought it was going to be but I anticipated that from ...

3Sud

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Completed

Just finished Week 3 and not feeling too horrendous! 🥳🥳 Any tips for Week 4?

Sjrogers

•4 years ago

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Pain in groins and hips.........help

I’m new to the community, I’m on week 2 run 2 and my hips and groins are hurting, I really don’t want to stop, has anyone got any tips to help run through the...

I’m new to the community, I’m on week 2 run 2 and my hips and groins are hurting...

Shazzabeats

•4 years ago

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C25k

This is probably for people who have already graduated. Could you complete 5k in 30 mins? I completed week 5 today and have calculated that based on my...

This is probably for people who have already graduated. Could you complete 5k in...

Christiea

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

I did 25 mins! Pretty chuffed since I had the 2 week break, I really slowed it down and even had enough energy for the power bit at the end, so happy with...

I did 25 mins! Pretty chuffed since I had the 2 week break, I really slowed it d...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nearing the finish line.... I hope ! R1 W9

Frustrating day at work, so although usually a morning runner, took the opportunity to change my mindset and get some endorphins after finishing work at home...

Frustrating day at work, so although usually a morning runner, took the opportun...

IslandSlogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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A virtual run

Well, I ran - but with a live virtual running club. Mix of chatting and music helped the time fly by. I didn’t fly but actually ran slowly for 40 minutes!...

Well, I ran - but with a live virtual running club. Mix of chatting and music ...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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10% Rule

Going to start my first consolidation run tomorrow. If I do 2 30 minutes runs and what shall I do on my 3rd run of the week? How many weeks do you do this for?...

Going to start my first consolidation run tomorrow. If I do 2 30 minutes runs an...

Bridget12345

Graduate•4 years ago

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Giving myself time.

I’m on week 9 run 2 did 3.8k really happy. I jog very slowly but I keep going. My aim is to gradually increase my distance . Slowly.

I’m on week 9 run 2 did 3.8k really happy. I jog very slowly but I keep going. M...

Goldcharm

•4 years ago

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MAGIC JUST HAPPENED 🎉🎉🎉W5R3

Holy Moly ! I ran (🐌jog😝) non stop for 20 WHOLE minutes!!!! Unbelievable! The sense of achievement is the best😁😂went out with trepidation wether my...

Holy Moly ! I ran (🐌jog😝) non stop for 20 WHOLE minutes!!!! Unbelievable! The ...

SaltdeanSizzler

•4 years ago

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Helping with the ache

Decided to do some yoga an hour before my run has really helped with my aching bones. 😃

Decided to do some yoga an hour before my run has really helped with my aching b...

Goldcharm

•4 years ago

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Stretches?

Hi - just a quick one, I do my run as part of a bigger walk/ route. I walk for about 2k, do the run then carry on home another 2-3k ish. Is it still worth...

Hi - just a quick one, I do my run as part of a bigger walk/ route. I walk for a...

Rainn1

Graduate•4 years ago

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No fanfare - but I've made it! Graduation run.

I started my C25K journey in May 2017 - it was a half milestone birthday and I thought I really wanted to feel better. I went to a running shop and ran on a...

I started my C25K journey in May 2017 - it was a half milestone birthday and I t...

Chocs_away

Graduate•4 years ago

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Did my first run of Week 4 and, honestly, I struggled a bit ...

Well, today I did my first run of Week 4! I should be feeling great ... onward and upward and all that ... It probably seems a bit lame but I have found the...

Well, today I did my first run of Week 4! I should be feeling great ... onward ...

AmericanDad

•4 years ago

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First day

Hi Iv just joined, not even done a run yet but eager to start tomorrow. Read some of your posts, so inspiring as I’m so unfit but can’t wait to start.

Hi Iv just joined, not even done a run yet but eager to start tomorrow. Read so...

Alicat18

•4 years ago

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W9R1 done - can not believe I am in the last week😳

Hello, Just wanted to say to people who are just starting out, do not give up on a programme even if it feels hard. Time flies and before you know it, you...

Hello, Just wanted to say to people who are just starting out, do not give up o...

Allie22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 Done!

I actually can’t believe it but I completed a 20 minute run this evening! Went out thinking I would repeat Run 2 but then just thought ‘oh I’ll give it a go,...

I actually can’t believe it but I completed a 20 minute run this evening! Went...

Surprisedrunner

•4 years ago

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W4R1

Just completed W4R1 I was dreading it as I struggled with W3 running for 3 mins but I slowed my pace right down completed the run and actually really enjoyed...

Just completed W4R1 I was dreading it as I struggled with W3 running for 3 mins ...

lucrun27

•4 years ago

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W7R1

Just finished my first week 7 run, 25 minutes and I could have kept going! Ok, not for long, but I was not nearly as dead as I was after run 3 of week 6, which...

Just finished my first week 7 run, 25 minutes and I could have kept going! Ok, n...

Fran2207

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 Done! 😀😀

I'm still amazed that I've managed to for 25 mins without stopping 3 times in 6 without collapsing! Did run 2 week 7 this evening with no problems, picked up...

I'm still amazed that I've managed to for 25 mins without stopping 3 times in 6 ...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

13 Replies

New! Just starting.

At 73, and having had a bad back injury, which I’ve supported by walking, have decided to try C25k. Any advice?

At 73, and having had a bad back injury, which I’ve supported by walking, have d...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W9R1

Cannot believe that almost 9 weeks have gone by and that I have stuck to this programme consistently even when my head really really really didn’t want to go...

Cannot believe that almost 9 weeks have gone by and that I have stuck to this pr...

Jasper85

•4 years ago

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W2R2

So all day I kept putting off going for run, then I said I’d leave it for tomorrow cause basically I couldn’t be bothered. But I pushed my self to go and to be...

So all day I kept putting off going for run, then I said I’d leave it for tomorr...

Yolus

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 apprehension

New to running and amazed at the progress so far, never thought I could run 8 mins at a time. Slightly apprehensive about 30 min run on Friday but must trust...

New to running and amazed at the progress so far, never thought I could run 8 mi...

Capelite

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 disaster😩

Anyone else having really bad luck with the C25K at the moment or just me?! During week 3 I started having issues with my right knee and ended up being unable...

Anyone else having really bad luck with the C25K at the moment or just me?! Duri...

Ellaloux

Graduate•4 years ago

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A big boys best friend!

What a revelation! I'm a big man carrying excess weight but I had a great 5k with these new shoes! Much better than the more expensive Asic Kayano's, these...

What a revelation! I'm a big man carrying excess weight but I had a great 5k wit...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Week 7 run 3

Wk 7 run 2

W9R3

Guess Who's Back.......?🏃‍♀️🤣

C25K WK6 R1 ✅

Week 3 Completed

Pain in groins and hips.........help

C25k

Week 7 Run 2

Nearing the finish line.... I hope ! R1 W9

A virtual run

10% Rule

Giving myself time.

MAGIC JUST HAPPENED 🎉🎉🎉W5R3

Helping with the ache

Stretches?

No fanfare - but I've made it! Graduation run.

Did my first run of Week 4 and, honestly, I struggled a bit ...

First day

W9R1 done - can not believe I am in the last week😳

Week 5 Run 3 Done!

W4R1

W7R1

Week 7 Run 2 Done! 😀😀

New! Just starting.

W9R1

W2R2

Week 5 run 3 apprehension

Week 4 disaster😩

A big boys best friend!

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